BHS Band Uniform Information

Marching Uniforms are issued on Registration Day (typically the Saturday after band camp).   Students are expected to know where their items are and keep them in clean and working condition.  Uniforms are property of the school.

Marching Uniform Parts

• Jacket - The black and white zip-up outer top
• Shirt - Long sleeve black and white that goes on before jacket or short sleeve issued
• Bibbers - The black overall looking pants
• Gauntlets - The black cuffs that have silver buttons that velcro around the wrists
• Gloves - Black gloves, distributed by the director only
• Visor - The hat
• Hat Wrap - Velcros onto visor and is issued before marching by section
• Plume - The feather in the hat
• Dinkles - Marching shoes
• Sash - Purple banner that velcros to front of jacket
• All students are responsible for bringing their band shirt, loose fitting black athletic shorts, and long black socks.

Marching Specifics

Students are issued a garment bag with their jacket, shirt, and bibbers.  Nothing else should be in the jacket bag and no other parts of the issued uniform should be coming home.  

• Their band shirt, shorts, and socks should be washed after each wear.  It is advisable to have at least two pairs of shorts and socks.
• Their jacket, shirt (long or short sleeve), and bibbers should also be washed at home after each wear.  Note:  there are situations where this is not possible and students leave their uniforms in the bandhall overnight.  PLEASE SEE THE UNIFORM CARE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO WASH. DO NOT IRON OR DRY ON HIGH HEAT, THEY WILL MELT.  ONLY USE NON-CHLORINE STAIN REMOVERS (SRAY-N-WASH)
• They must not eat in their uniforms unless directed to do so by the director.  Please do not bring your student food or drinks in the stands at football games.  We have set meal times and water for them throughout each event.
• After a game or competition, the marching uniform should be returned to school the Tuesday of the following week.
• Long hair must be worn up inside the visor when marching.
• No colored nail polish for marching competitions.
• No make-up should be worn when in the uniform.

Other Uniform Questions

The uniform is all wrinkled. What should I do?

You can try a few things - 

1. Put the uniform back in the dryer with a small damp cloth for a dryer steaming, then take it out immediately after. 
2. You can steam wrinkles out with a steamer. 

My student has said their gauntlet/hat/gloves are dirty. What can they do?

• They can exchange badly stained items with the quartermaster.
• Hats can be wiped down with supplies at school. Hats should be kept at school at all times.  They need to see the quartermaster.
• Your student will know who the quartermaster is and how to address uniform issues with them.

What else do I need to know?

• No permanent alterations are allowed.  You can make repairs, but at no time may you cut any of the fabric.
• The hem of the pants should go right ABOVE the shoe. The shorter length is for competition, where the judges do a uniform inspection and need to see everyone's feet marching in time.
• The black socks should be tall, ideally going to the knee.
• Black shorts and a designated t-shirt should be worn underneath the uniform at all times.  No tank tops, no bike/volleyball style shorts.

We love student accountability, but we ask that parents/guardians oversee the responsible care of the uniforms.  When uniforms come home to wash, please wash them.  If your student is in charge of washing their uniform, please make sure it is being washed in accordance with the uniform care instructions.  All uniforms are the property of BISD.

If you're not sure of something, please ask us at uniforms@greyhoundband.com or your director!  We know that spills, stains, split seams, and tears happen and we’re here to help!

BOERNE HIGH SCHOOL RENTAL COST: 

If a student forgets a part of their uniform and needs to borrow one from the uniform room, they will be charged a rental fee.

Socks will be theirs to keep; other items must be cleaned and returned the next week.

REPLACEMENT COST:

If a student loses or damages part of the uniform, replacement costs are as follows (costs subject to change at any time):

*updated 8/2024